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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
5
A descriptive tribute to Emmetsburg highlighting its diverse population, greened streets, modern blocks, cultural offerings, and community warmth. The author notes libraries newspapers, concert series, and vibrant summer Old Home Week with visitors, food, parks, and lake life. Reflects pride and local identity.
The Emmetsburg Board of Education awarded fuel supply contracts for 1963 64 to Epping Oil Co Lampert Yards and Farm Service Co Epping for gasoline at 21 9 cents per gallon Lamperts for coal at 17 25 per ton and Farm Service for fuel oil at 11 49 per gallon Other bids included Epping Oil 13 5 cents and D X Oil 11 49 cents per gallon
A group of Palo Alto county residents plans to attend the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in the Veterans' auditorium Des Moines. The annual Democratic sponsored event features main speaker Sen Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota Quelis.
Mr and Mrs George Stanley teachers in Adel Iowa have been awarded National Science grants to study at the University of South Dakota Vermillion both named for science honors unusual given their separate science records Mrs Stanley formerly Cleone Meng of Ruthven They were in Emmetsburg earlier this week subscribing to both local papers George is son of Mr and Mrs Warren Stanley of this town
The Palo Alto County Legion installed new officers at the Ayrshire Legion Hall. Lewis Voyles, 8th District commander-elect, announced DeWayne Rouse as commander, George Kliegl as vice-commander, Rodney Swanson as adjutant, Henry Chimie as finance officer, Roland Keerles as sergeant at arms, and Robert Skewis as fleet officer. Continued on.
Emmetsburg Community Schools announce a staffing surge for the 1963 64 term with ten new teachers joining across high school and community college. The high school adds four new staff bringing total to 27, including Frank Walljasper in math and Roger Meyer in math, plus Dennis Runge and Brian Gifford in social studies and science respectively. Elementary posts include Betty Ehrich, Laura Marcolini, Virginia Kerber as full time, with two new faces in South Elementary first and third grades. The full high school and community college faculty list namesRoger Langer superintendent Leonard Martz principal Edward Holst Community College dean Frank WalljasperMacBurnie AllinsonEllis Anderson Kathryn Bailey Elvena Benson Mabel Bladon John Daniels Darrell Dibben Leta Dinges Lloyd Hultgren Mary Kass James McFadgen Virgil Mathis Claude Merideth and others.
The Rev and Mrs Mandsager will present pictures from Palestine and the Cameroun in Africa at Lost Island church on Wednesday August 28 and Zion Lutheran Ruthven on Thursday August 29 beginning at 7. Public invited.
In a county fair event, two blue winning demonstration teams are pictured. From left: Karen Thilges, Carol Bonnstetter, West Bend Merrymakers, Edith Staff Photo Oppedal, and Karen Lee of the Highland Happy Hustlers. The teams will travel to Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress and the Clay County fair respectively.
Palo Alto County 4 H winners at the 1963 Iowa State Fair were awarded seven blue ribbons five red and one white. Clothing exhibits from the county were shown in the Educational Building Des Moines through August 25. Demonstrations by Laurie Olsberg Ruth Andreasen and others showcased sleeves can be a breeze and let there be light. Donna Barber of West Bend represented Palo Alto in the Dress Revue modeling a red wool sheath dress.
Lawrence Brennan of the Palo Alto County ASCS announces 1963 feed grain dates altered. Producers may graze diverted acres after Oct 1 1963 replacing Nov 1. Northern snow and forage shortages prompted the change. Iowa State Committee also advances fall plowing for diverted atres to Aug 24 from Sept 15.
Elmer Elbert of Rodman claimed the Chamber of Commerce Bank Day prize of 100 dollars in town Wednesday. Buck Vandervelde, C of C Manager, announced that next week’s prize will also be 100 dollars. Len Kinnetz is improving after a mower accident at Palo Alto Memorial Hospital, described as resting comfortably with a fractured foot.
Lisa Crawford a year old Emmetsburg girl once headline news in June for overnight disappearance, was rushed to University Hospital Iowa City for observation. Her doctors say her ailment may be serious but not yet confirmed. Found 11 hours after vanishing, she was discovered on a rural road by a mail carrier, frightened and tired after a night of crying.
Miss Connie Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Floya Peterson of Ayrshire won the regional queen contest at Wright County Pair in Eagle Grove. She represented Palo Alto and was named Queen of Conservation for the week.
A county education board race features three candidates for two terms. Deadline for filing is Aug 20 for county board and Aug 30 at 12 noon for local school boards. Area directors include Lester McMillen and Floyd Peterson. Area WL director candidates include Ku 9 Johnsed and Alfred Wichtman is not seeking reelection. Election will be September.
The city awarded a repair contract to Ackerman Improvement and Supply for road or utility work. The low bid was 510. the council also accepted the voluntary surrender of a beer permit and wine permit from Dick Teal. A new cheer permit and wine permit were issued to Lhd Kleig.
Mrs. John C. Jensvold announced the opening of Annie's Attic a specialty shop above the Jensvold residence at 2805 West Main Street. The store will offer upholstery and drapery fabrics spreads and distinctive gifts including paintings by Margaret Kelly glassware and note paper. Jensvold recently attended a Chicago gift show and has merchandising experience with Carson Pirie Scott and RCA.
Readings by U S Weather Observer Lewis Guan show daily temperatures and rainfall details for August 14 to August 21. Airport measurements by George Bryant note wind directions and speeds with several traces of rain, indicating variable conditions for the period.
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